Senior Quantity Surveyor

Leo Force; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Force is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Kent to lead commercial activities on highways and major infrastructure projects. The role offers exposure to NEC contracts, robust cost control, and career progression within a forward-thinking civil engineering business.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets, prepare cost plans, and ensure project profitability while maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards. Travel regionally and deliver value on complex schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil/highways schemes.
• Strong numeracy, IT skills and proficiency with cost management software.
• Ability to mentor junior commercial staff and manage subcontractor relations.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor junior commercial staff
• Monitor project costs against budgets
• Maximize contract profitability
• Identify risks and implement effective control measures
• Manage and agree main contract variations
• Prepare estimates and cost plans
• Procure subcontractors and prepare subcontract documentation
• Assess and certify interim and final subcontract payments
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Skills

NEC contracts

Highways projects

Cost planning

Contract negotiations

Budget control

Team mentoring

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Kent) Due to continued growth and success, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role will initially involve working on Highways scheme or a major infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering complex civil engineering projects, with strong career progression and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and mentor junior commercial staff


• Monitor project costs against budgets


• Maximize contract profitability


• Identify risks and implement effective control measures


• Manage and agree main contract variations


• Prepare estimates and cost plans


• Procure subcontractors and prepare subcontract documentation


• Manage and agree main contract variations


• Assess and certify interim and final subcontract payments


• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards


• Strong communication skills with a confident and flexible approach


• Proven ability to problem-solve and negotiate effectively


• High level of numeracy and IT proficiency


• Experience working for a main contractor on civil engineering / highways projects


• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor


• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts


• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regionally

What’s on Offer

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package


• Ongoing training and career development opportunities


• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects